An expert on problem behaviors in adolescents tells a gathering of professionals the following: "The primary goal of treating these young people should be diversion." If the group then goes out and follows this suggestion,what will they try to accomplish?

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Diversion refers to efforts to keep young people out of the juvenile justice system, so the primary goal of treating adolescents with problem behaviors in this context would be to prevent their involvement with the justice system. Developing after-hours programs or occupational programs would not necessarily be considered diversion, nor would family-based treatment programs be the primary focus.

An Expert on Problem Behaviors in Adolescents Tells a Gathering